Heard is a social networking company that aims to connect people and foster deeper relationships. The company believes that current social media is broken. It aims to change this and transition virtual interactions to real-life interactions. The Heard app allows users to scan for their near and dear ones and maintain a friend list. All the data is safeguarded by privacy and security protocols. The company's app has seen over 11,000 downloads across iOS and Android. It was a finalist at the Great British Entrepreneur awards 2019. The company will use the investment to promote their app and reach a wider audience by collaborating with a Public Relations (PR) firm and social media agency, Social Republic.
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£52,191
Klymat's SaaS business model transforms vehicle fleet management for organizations and fulfills employees' transportation requirements. Through a centralized online platform offered via monthly subscriptions, Klymat empowers businesses to monitor their entire vehicle fleet and employee journeys, regardless of transportation mode. The software computes total business mobility costs and carbon emissions, providing a simpler, more visible, flexible, cost-effective, sustainable, and eco-friendly approach to corporate travel.
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BEEN London is a next-generation sustainable accessory brand which converts waste into beautiful products, for customers all around the world. They aim to change the way people make, perceive and buy beautiful things and want to make everyone part of the solution, involving local artisans and people with learning disabilities in the growing economy of sustainable fashion. Till now, they have successfully shipped orders to 18 countries worldwide, achieved profitability from Year 1 and launched 17 different products including backpacks, laptop cases and tote bags. BEEN is a UK FUTURE 20 startup, a finalist at the Sustainable Lifestyle Awards, and a profitable company looking to scale up into a global, game-changing sustainable brand. BEEN have been approved for investment by London Fashion Fund. With the funds, they want to accelerate sales, increase margins and turn other streams of waste into new incredible products.
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£325,589
Beart are the first reward-based crowdfunding platform that is designed specifically for art. It's aim is to bring together artists, curators, galleries, collectors, museums and foundations.
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£78,151
Virtually Visiting (VV) brings 360° tours and experiences to the world via its digital platform with the aim of removing traditional barriers to travel by making it accessible to all, anywhere, any time. The company's platform is accessible to users via a Virtual Reality (VR) headset, mobile, computer or tablet. VV aims to drive evolution within travel by working with passionate and knowledgeable local experts to create an immersive 360° video library. The company's motto is to turn anyone with an internet connection into an explorer. VV will use the investment to finalise and launch a full beta test of its new VERus Platform and app. They will also engage with new suppliers and companies to capture their experiences in 360° videos and take them to a global audience, build brand awareness through advertising and PR, and test and demo new live 360° VR content.
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£215,410
Placed is a mobile and web app that uses an advanced matching and filtering system that allows candidates to match with venues based on skills, experience, personality, likes and dislikes. Instead of uploading your CV, Placed ask you fun and questions that tell employees about you and your interests.
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£240,468
Caretoshare gives users the opportunity to share years of experience with others and learn a new skill in return, whilst also building new friendships.
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£4,420
A certified educational service to help millions learn new skills to acquire the careers they desire. Stay Nimble delivers its service via a SaaS platform, which is comprised of various types of content to help job hunters gain access to different industries and fields of work. The information available has been developed by performance coaching experts that have worked with Olympians and Paralympians, to help those that need guidance on dealing with change.
In the last 4 months, Stay Nimble has over 1,000 visitors accessing the website every month with 150 members on the platform and more than 500 users have signed up to the company's regular newsletter. On average, a member registers to Stay Nimble every day. Revenue streams will consist of a paid tiered subscription service with premium features and a partner referral scheme.
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£174,636
This company envisions revitalizing community connections in an evolving world by addressing the lack of amenities in neighborhoods, especially in light of remote work and social isolation. Their innovative solution involves creating a neighborhood club, fostering a space where locals can exercise, co-work, and socialize together. Their vision includes wellness classes, vibrant workspaces, curated events, and a sense of belonging within the community. They plan to challenge competitors through proximity, service variety, and scalability, starting with Islington and expanding into adjacent neighborhoods, backed by a team of graduates from prestigious universities and advised by industry leaders like Miguel McKelvey from WeWork.
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£370,927
TransferGuru is a money transfer comparison site that aims to get the best deal possible for people transfering money abroad. The user simply inputs the amount they want to send and where they want it to go and they will then be shown all the options, displaying the best price, the best ratings and the fastest way to make the transfer.
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£82,593
